1 week Ago By Nomndeni Ndlovu
Cristiano Ronaldo will be turning 40 in February next year, but he has never let age get in the way of reaching his goals. The Portuguese star recently reflected on his ambitious pursuit of 1,000 career goals, hinting that the milestone may remain elusive as he enters the final stretch of his iconic football journey. At 39, with over two decades on the field, Ronaldo is mindful that retirement is knocking on his door.
Most players may have retired by this age, but he continues to strive in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr and the Portugal national team. Bein Sports mentions that he has scored 132 of his goals for Portugal and 68 times for his current club, Al-Nassr, in Saudi Arabia, where he has spent the past 20 months. HOW MANY GOALS DOES HE HAVE SO FAR? Talksport reported that Ronaldo became the first male player to notch a total of over 900 goals for club and country when he scored in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League in September.
He added to his tally, having found the net eight times for his club side Al Nassr and his national team. RONALDO’S THOUGHTS After being awarded the Platinum Quinas trophy by the Portuguese Football Federation, the Al Nassr captain commented on not looking far into the future. Talksport reported: “I now face my life as living in the moment.
I can’t think long-term anymore. I said publicly that I wanted to reach 1,000 goals, but it seems that now everything is easy; just last month I reached 900,” he said. Briefly mentioned that the star acknowledged that he must take things step by step as he assesses his body’s response to the demands of the game.
He said, “I look forward to the response my legs will give me in the coming years.” He added that if he reaches 1,000 goals, he wouldn’t have a problem, as he already is the player with the most goals in history. DEALING WITH ‘MESSI’ TAUNTS Briefly , news reported that the 39-year-old star faced taunts from rival fans during the Riyadh Derby on November 1, with attempts to provoke him by ’hanting Messi’s name.
However, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner appeared unfazed by the chanting, showcasing a mature response amid the antagonistic gestures. ANOTHER WORLD CUP POSSIBILITY According to goal.com , Ronaldo has earned 216 caps for his country, scoring 133 goals.
There has been talk of him extending a record-breaking career through to the 2026 World Cup finals, but he will need to maintain form and fitness. Let us know by clicking on the comment tab below this article or by emailing [email protected] .
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